The Traditional Fisherman's Forum

Having recently puchased an Intrepid Classic from a well known auction site,,,I decided to open it up and compare it to the very similar Regent and Envoy...
The reel itself is in excellent condition, only thing missing was a box. It looks as though it has hardly been used, no grit evident at all.
On removing the handle i noticed that it was the first one i have seen that didn't have any blistering at all under the "chrome" coating.
Opening the sideplate, i was greeted with a shiny COPPER main gear!! I would have thought copper too soft but hey ho!
This spool oscillation mechanism is also the first i have seen on a Morritts reel.
Have a wee look and enjoy folks,,,
G

Nice one. I have a Classic too which I do really like. Probably bronze rather than copper for the main gear.



PS. ... and the word on everyones' lips is chenille.

Splendid little reels ... but don't tell everyone or they'll all want one !!!

Stingray wrote:Nice one. I have a Classic too which I do really like. Probably bronze rather than copper for the main gear.



PS. ... and the word on everyones' lips is chenille.

My thoughts too

I have one of these too, bought around 1962 if my memory serves me correctly. I agree with the previous comments, it's not copper, way too soft, it's some form of bronze alloy.